> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-10/graduate-education-in-public-health/master-of-public-health-mph/program-information.md).

# Program Information

The Master of Public Health degree is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in public health. Applicants to the Program must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. For complete program description and application materials, please visit [the website](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/masters/public-health).

To complete the Master of Public Health degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 45 credits, including a 150-hour Applied Practice Experience, and a Culminating Experience (Thesis, First Author Manuscript, Capstone).

The Graduate Education in Public Health offers an MPH degree accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. In 2024, the Program received full seven (7) year reaccreditation through December 31, 2031.